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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

DETROIT, Dec l2-The Detroit club Fri
day evening gave an informal reception 10
Don MsDickinson, recently appointed to be
postmaster general 1t was an affair very
fattering to Mr. Dickinson, as almost every
prominent man in the city called to pay his
respects, there being notably more Republic
ans than Democrats present. When the
Misunderstanding was over, the coming poStmas-
tergeneral and the company ad journed to the
dining-room and there discussed banquet
Gen K. A. Alger. who SAT- beside Allen Shel-
den, moved the health If the postmaster
general, and Mr.. Dickinson in return pro-
posed the health of Russell A. Alger, "next
Republican candidate for the presidency"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
Court.

Judge Glenn arrived from Monmouth
this morning, and convened the circuit
court this afternoon. The case of J Fl.
Wilson VS.. the Rock Island Paper COM
pany was called, Sweeney & Walker
aRd G. W. Kretzinger. of Chicago,
appearing for the plaintiff. and Judge
Wilkinson and Peasants & Hurst for the
defense Mr.. Wilson had mortgage on
the premises Of the Rock Island Paper
Company at Milan. holding $4,000 in,
surance as collateral. When fire de-
stroyed the mill property, Mr.. Wilson
sued the company for the amount iuvolv-
ed, receiving but 50 900 He now sues
for the difference
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

The book and stationery store of W. H.
Fluke on Brady street, Davenport, is
among the prominent establishments of
that city that are devoted to suppling the
less material demands and necessities of
the community, those that touch more
nearly the mental than the physical side
OF things. The store this year is crammed
full OF the latest novelties in books, which
are being sold cheaply. A beautiful line of
plush goods and fine assortment CT en-.
cravings. Don't forget to Call there when
in Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

SAN Francisco, Dec l2-James Kalloch,
the notorious ex-mayor of San Francisco,
died Friday at New Whitcom. W. T., of
diabetes During the sand lot riots, in which
Denis Kearuey took part. kalloch sided with
the rioters. He was Baptist preacher at
the time, and was nominated by the work
mems party for mayor. the canvas resulted
in personal quarrel between kalioch and
the De Toungs, of The Chronicle, and before
it enle1 Chas. DeYoung shot Kalloch
slightly wounding him, ami later Kalloch's,
son shot DeYoung, killing him. Young
Kalloch was acquitted and he and his father
left this city after the elder kalloch's term
as MAYOR was ended
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
They Raise Cain Between Two Preacher.
and Their People.

NEWARK, n J.. Dec The Rev
Hugh Pentaccst, pastor of the Baleville Az
enue Congregational church, who antagon.
lied a number of his congregation by preach
ing sensational Anarchist and Henry George
sermons, has determined to resign.
MIR, Pentecost preached his resignation SER
mon Sunday morning to an overlooking au.
dience. He was frequently applaudel as he
gave his reasons for resguing, and defined his
attitude on religious and social questions. He
pointed out that when he came to the church
two years ago his religious views were
known to I've as liberal as they are now He
bad never been criticised for lberality in re-
ligion, but simply for taking an
active part in political move
ment which he believed to be one of
reform and one which would go far toward
bringing Christianity back to its primitive
purity and effectiveness as the religion of the
poor and oppressed as well as of tue well-to-
do. Christianity as preached to-day in
orthodox churches was SO far from Christ
that it was impossible for him to remain con-
nected with orthodox Christianity and
possibly with organized Christianity of any
kind, He was no longer in sympathy with
"not IL Cdiie1t IINdiiHetlCui NIt lShiaiiitt, dhi
he must withdraw from it. He would coIr
tinue TO preach what he believed to 10
Christ's doctrines, but he had no definit.
plans laid out. His sermon on the
Anarchists hal been misrepresented. Ht
did not sympathize with crime, but
he pitied those who were tempted and driven
to crime 10y wrong social conditions. Thost
conditions should be remedied To remedy
them the study of sociology was needed His
opponents were many of them good people
but they did not understand what they were
opposing They simply refused to study the
question and see whether it was true or not
The truth disturbed these easy-going people.
They wanted quiet. He would withdraw,
and they could settle down to ease. Bu
truth would triumph in the end Mr.. Pente
cost will probably preach hereafter in hal
in New York city, the expense being met by
cti
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

New YORK, Dec l2-Late on Saturday
night an infant three weeks old WAS found in
a hallway in Eighteenth street. 1t
was taken to police headquarters. SUM-
day afternoon the mother of the child,
20 years old, came to headquar-
tiers and asked for her child The founding
was hers, Betrayed and peuniless she had
taken her child to the home of her betrayer,
Vim. George Mangold He was not at home,
but his parents were The girl, whose name
is Mathilda K Hebbertins, told them her
story of wrong. They refused to support her
babe, which is the second child by their son,
she alleges, and she left the babe on the
floor and loft tue house The Mangolds put
the infant out and il was found as stated
The police will act
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

Chicago has secured the next repuoli'
c., conuen,iop which makes three in
succession with which the great Illinois
metropolis has been favored. There can
be no doubt but that Chicago Is the best
place in the country in which to hold these
auadrennial gatherings. She has the
largest auditorium and her hotel accom-
modations are the most ample 1t Is not
likely that the location OF the convention
would in any event have an influence
upon the choice of a nominee, MS there is
hardly doubt that Blaine can have the
nomination if he wishes ii, and the only
question is whether he will accept it and
by so doing face almost certain defeat.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
LOT0S FACE POWDER

For SALE BY THE FOLLOWING DBUGGIsTi
Marshall & Fisher,
HartZ Il Bahnsen,
and Frank Nader.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

DENVER, Colo, Dec. Fin the United
States court Saturday Judge Brewer rem.
dered an opinion in the case of 7. C. Henry,
ct al VS. the Travellers Insurance company,
Of Hartford, Conn, in favor of the plaintiff
The case has been pending over two years,
.nd involves the possession of the Old Den
yer Tribune stock how held by The Repub-
lican, and valued at SlOO, 900, besides some
San Louis valley lands and canals and miscel
laneous property throughout the state worth
over 81 600 600
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
Late NnQal1las In Rnnka

Thomas Thompson corner of Brady
and Third streets, Davenport, has fine
display of beautiful albums in plush. art
lists proof etchlngs, Christmas cards and
novelties, and d magnificent stock of
books, comprising all the late novelties
for Juveniles, as well as the more stand
ard works for grown people, all of which
is being sold at prices to please, and he
wants the people of Rock Island to give
him call and look over his stock.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
'BLooD THICKER THAN WATER"
ChamberIain's Dinner Party and Its Note
worthy Menu Cards

Chamberlain's Dinner Party and Its Note
worthy Menu Cards.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 12.-The Hon.
Joseph Chamberlain gave a mems dinner
party at the Arlington Saturday night as the
first of series to return the official civlities
shown him since his arrival in Washington.
The dining room was very beautifully deco.
rated and the menu cards were very hand
some and will he preserved as souvenirs, No
less for their intrinsic beauty than the fact
that they were executed by Tiffany from de-
signs prepared by Mr.. Chamberlain. They
consisted of two pieces of heavy
white cardboard fastened together al
the back with gold cord, tied
in bow and fringed at the ends. On
the upper piece of cardboard, at the top, in
colors, were the English and American flags,
beneath which, in dark-blue lettering, was
the significant sentence, "Blood is thicker
than water" Diagonally across the center,
in raised gold lettering, was the name of the
guest, while on the left-hand corner in small
type, was the date, Dec 10, 1881" The re.
verse sides of the menu cards bore the por.
traits of celebrated American statesmen,
etchings washed in with India ink
On the reverse Of the card for the
host was the portrait of Benjamin
Franklin, that of Sir Charles Upper bearing
the likeness of Gen. Grant, and Sir Lionel
Vests that of the late President Arthur. A
spray of lilies of the valley lay at each plate
as a boutonniere. The Iervice of china used
at one course was valued at $1,000
The guests at dinner were: Sir Charles
Upper, Mr. Bergg, Secretary Bayard, Will
liam L. Putnam, James B. Angel, ]. d. s.
Thompson, George E. Foster, Mr.. Maycock,
Sir Lionel West, Mr.. Edwardes Mr.. Beau
clerk, and Spring Rice of the British Lega-
ton; Mr.. Jenkins, Mr.. johnson, Mr.. Winter.
Mr.. Moore, MIR. Courtenay, Mr.. Stewart,
and Gen. Cameron of the Fisheries commits
siop
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
Al LAsI HE True SHERIFF..
He Stands to His Duty to the Sorrow of
the Mob.


CoNcoRDIA Kan, Dec. l2. Sunday morn
ing about = O'Clock an armed mob surrounded
the Jail at Leoti, in Wichita county, and
made desperate attempt to lynch Thomas
Allen, who is imprisoned on the charge Of
having been implicated in the killing of
Coulter and Ransom Feb. q last John H.
Edwards, sheriff of the county, with Dick
Wade, his under-sheriff, were in the
Jail at the time. The mob broke in the
Jail door and demanded the pris-
oner Thei demands..being refused by the
officers, the mob opened heavy fire with
Winchesters and revolvers on the occupants
of the Jail. The officers returned the fire,
fighting bravely for their man, and after a
fierce fight succeeded in repulsing the mob,
severely wounding several of them and saw
ing the life of their prisoner. The news that
Allen was attempting to obtain his release
on bail enraged the Leotians
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec 12.-Ex-Senator
Mcdonald, of Indiana, is in the city and was
asked his view of the presidents message.
He said: 1T is the good old Democratic
doctrine" and then criticised Blaine's pro-
posal TO take the tax oil tobacco and keep it
on wool, saying that 6,00U, 600 use tobacco
as luxury, and 81, o00, 600 wear clothing as
a necessity. He approved of putting raw
material on the free list, and would cut the
tariff on wool to 81 per cent Regarding
coal, this country produced three-fourth OF
the whole worlds supply. and we did not
need protection against the other fourth. The
Democracy would sweep the country on thu
presidents message.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
Ringing Noises

In the ears, sometimes roaring, buzzing
sound are caused by catarrh, that ex-
ceedingly disagreeake and very common
disease. Loss of smell or hearing also
result from catarrh. Hoods Sarsaparilla,
the great blood purifier, is a peculiarly
successful remedy for this disease, which
1t cures by purifying the blood. If YOU
suffer from catarrh, try Hoods Sarsapa-
lila, the peculiar medicine
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 12-Senator
Spooner does not believe in the talk about
the selection of Chicago being especially IA
vorable to Blaine. He said: a think all
this talk about the city influencing a conven-
ton for one man is all fooliShness The Re
publican convention will nominate the man
the people of the United States want nomin-
atsd, irrespective of the city it is held in.
The interests of the Republican people are
not to be influenced by the fact OF conven.
tinn meating In a cartain citv y
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

1.-THE tree of deepest root. is found
least willing 10 quit the GROUND" So
friends and citizens, don't let neuralgia
and rheumatism get rooted in the system
but kill them with Salvation Oil, the
greatest cure on earth for pain. For sale
by all druggists at twenty five cents a
bottle
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

To the man or woman who has never
been i'll, the word health" is meaning
less. But to the one who has suffered
and despaired, health appears as price,
less boon. To the thousands of uhfortu
nate women who are suffering from some
OF the many forms Of weaknesses or Ire
regularities peculiar to their sex, DR.
Pierce's Favorite Prescription holds
forth the promise of a speedy restoration
Of this "prlceless boon.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

PARIS, Dec. l2-Fallieres has informed
President Carnot that he finds it impossible
to form cabinet on the basis of concentra-
ton of the Republican groups. and therefore
abandons the attempt. Garnet has requested
Tirard to undertake the task of constructing
a ministry.
Lockroy has refused to join a cabinet I'M
der Tirard At a meeting of the latters COL
leagues it was decided that it would be i'm
possible to form a ministry without the as
sstance of the Radical left Tirard will
therefore abandon the task The impress
sion prevails that NJ Floquet will be sum
moned to form a cabinet
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec II Principal Kenne-
brow. Of one of the puolic schools, was at
tackled by the boy pupils while Furnishing
one of their number Friday, He was driven
out OF the building aud chased some distance
through the Streets and stoned. The affair
causes some excitement. kennepruw is un-
popular because of his frequent severe pun
ishment of pupliS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

HARTFORD, Conn, Dec. II The one hun
dredth birthday anniversary of Thomas
Hopkins Gallaudet was appropriately cele-
brated at the asylum for deaf and dumb in
this city Sunday. This is the first asylum of
the kind in America, and was established by
Gallaudet 10 years ago. There are now
sixty-sx such institutions, with 1000 pupils,
and about 5000 alumni, who were repre-
sented by delegates here Sunday. Gal
laudet's grave was visited AMI heaped with
flowers 10y til, silent worshipers Of his
memory
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

BROOKLYN. N Y, Dec l2 Rev. Lyman
Abbott preached in Plymouth church Sun
day morning. and at the close of the service.
read the following cahlegram from Rev DR.
Berry, from Wolverhampton, England, de.
clining the call to become Mr.. Beecher's sue
cessor: Charles Albert Berry greets Ply
MOUTH Appreciates its confidence; reeip
rocates its affection; prays for its prosperity
but can not accept the pastorate Home
claims memorable. Duty here commands
Letter mailed God bless and guide you
The decision of DIR. Berry caused great dis
appointment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

NEW YORK, Dec 12--It is stated on good
authority that the Dempsey Reagan mill will
not take place for several days The men
would have undoubtedly fou hit Saturday
morning if they had not been closely watched
by the police. The latter told Referee Ste
veuson that they knew where the fight was
to take place and that all hands would be ar
rested when they arrived at the battle
ground. Stevenson made known this in
formation and it was decided to declare tho
fight oil until more favorable opportunity Is
offared
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 12.-The PROPOSE
ton to compel the committee on appropria-
lions to report all of its bills within sixty
days after the committee is announced, meets
the approval Of the great majority of ths
house, but will be fought by members OF th.
committee, as they desire as much latitude
given the committee as possible, and the lat
itude as well as the power of the committee IN
controlling legislation has heretofore been
llrnst nnlImiral
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

PrrTsBuRG Pa, Dec. l2-The only flint
glass works which the strike did not close
Saturday was that of Atterbury & Co. The
strikers finished their work at II a. M, and
by noon had received the wages due them.
AT the request of Atterbury & Co their men
are to continue work at the old scale or until
q new one is formulated and accepted by the
strikers. The strike includes sixty flint glass
factories, and will throw 1900 men out Of
employment
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
WHAT THE CEREALS BRING.
A Comparison of Prices for Wheat. Corn,
Etc, During Several Years


Etc, During Several Years.
WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 12.-The Decem-
Der statistical report of the department of
agriculture relates mainly to farm prices Of
agricultural products. The average value Of
corn is 43. 8 cents per bushel against Sc. q last
year and 1913 in 1881 In 1881 it was Is. 8
cents when the estimated product was |, ;94, :
GIG, 900 bushels. The difference is largely
due to general depression of values Ths
prices respectively in 1881 and leS; are 81
and As in Ohio: GO and 45 in Indiana; IS and
Al in Illinois; A and 81 in Iowa. G5 and 81 in
Missouri, 5S and 81 i'll Kansas, and 80 and 30
in Nebraska
The average value of wheat is GO cents,
only mills higher than the average last
year. 1t is 50 cents in New York, 81 in
Pennsylvania "a in Michigan, 70 in Ohio, q!
in Indiana, 40 in Illinois, "a in Wisconsin, 62
in Missouri, 81 in Iowa and Kansas, 50 in
Minnesota, SO in Nebraska, and 81 in Da-
kota-
| The average for oats is BOT cents, as
against ~ cents last year. Barley aver.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

WASHINGTON CITY, Dec. 12-The ar
rangemsnts for the reception to he given by
the Ir sh National league of Washington, to
Esmonde and OConnor, the distingui shed
leaders Of the Irish home rule cause in the
British parliament are now complete. The
reception Will take place Wednesday even
ing at Masonic temple. Senator Ingalls, will
preside at the meeting, and Senators Sher-
man, Hawley, Mcpherson, and other promi-
nent men will be present and speak on the
occasion
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
ARKANSAS TRAIN ROBBERS.
They Get Away with $4,000 of an Ell
press Company's Money.


press Company's Money
LITTLE Rock, Ark, Dec. l2-The north
bound passenger train on the St Louis, Ar
kansas q Texas railroad was boarded Friday
night by three masked men at Genoa, a
small station ten miles from Texarkana.
They mounted the engine and compelled the
engineer to stop in dense wood two miles
from the station The robbers then broke in
the express car door, overpowered the mes
senger and forced him to unlock his safe
from which it is stated they secured $40, 900
and escaped into the forest without disturbing
the passengers or the mail agent Conduc-
tor Nichols made several attempts to get out
and protect the express matter, but the rob-
bers, Winchesters soon drove him back
The governor has offered 500 reward and
the express company $500 for the capture of
the men. The whole country surrounding
the scene of the robbery was alive Saturday
with posses scouting for them. The authori-
ties feel confident that they will ultimately
capture. them
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

WASHINGTON CITY. Dec L. Congress
man Struble, OF Iowa, is very
earnest i'll his advocacy of the recognition by
the Republican party of the prohibitionlide
"There ought" said he, 40 be declaration
on the question of prohibition in the next
Republican national platform, and while it
may be too early TO attempt to pledge ma
tional legislation by the congress, it is not
too early to indicate to the country that at
the proper time the Republican party will be
ready and willing to spouse the cause Us
earnestly and feariessly as any it has ever
supported during its history"
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

ASHLAND, Wis, Dee, ;2-The bondsmen
OF Maurice Z. Gaffney, county clerk, have
demanded his removal Oh account of habit
ual negligence and gross misconduct Mr..
Gaffney has secured until Jan. | to make bis
defense. His books show shortage of over
81, 900, but he claims that he has vouchers
and cash to more than cover any deficit
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

Stark d Ruser, watches. clocks, Jewell
~ and silverware, No. 1873, West Second
street, Davenport, are prominent among
the comparatively new enterprises in the
lewelry trade in Davenport, and one that
has come to the front by reason of energy
and capability which has characterized its
management from the start. They carry
beautiful line of diamonds, watches in
gold and silver, jewelry of every descrip>
tlon and silver plated ware. They are
also importers of garnetts and amber
goods.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

LONDON, Dec. l2.-The Standards Con-
stantinople dispatches say that the delay of
Mr.. Vanderbilt's yacht at the Dardanelles
was eau sed by the persistent flying of club
colors instead of the American merchant
flag while passing through the straits.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

CORK, Dec. l2-Mr. John Hooper, menu
Der of parliament for the southern division
of Cork county, was arrested in this city Sat.
urday night for publishing reports of sup
pressed league meetings in the Cork Herald,
with which paper he has been come cted
twenty-five years.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

ages So instead of Is last year. Buckwheat,
ST. 4 cents, or IL cents higher than last year.
The value of potatoes in greatly enhanced,
being IS. cents, against As last year. 1t is
higher than for seven years, except in 1881.
The value of hay is much increased 1t
averages So "a per ton, against S1.36 last
year. The advance has been in the drought
area of the west.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
Harper Gets His Due.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Dec. 12.-rhe jury
in the Harper case returned verdict of
guilty this morning. Judge Sage sen =
fenced Harper to ten years in the peni>
Tertiary. He betrayed no emotions.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

Protective order Of
Elks was opened to-
day in the command
cry room of the Ma
sonic temple. Three
hundred and fifty
delegates, represent
ing lodges in each
state in the u n i o n,
We're present VIM.
E. English, son o I
Hon. Vim. H En-.
glish, worthy grand
ruler, read the an
nual message, which
reviewed the V e a RS
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

BERLIN, Dec. l2.-Reports from Friedrichs-
ruhe state that Bismarck was taken sud-
denly and severely i'll Saturday, hut under
the treatment of his physicians soon reeov-
cred efficiently to allay apprehension. He
is much better now. but his doctors em-
phatically advise rest
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12

Dies MONIES, Iowa, Dec. l2.-The trial Of
Constabes Potts aud Hamilton, for shooting
and seriously wounding John Harry, man
whom they were attempting 10 arrest August
last, terminated in the acquittaI of both de-
PENDANTS. the jury having been out all Friday
niubt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-12
Glad stone VIII Not Visit ireland.

LONDON, Dec l2-Mr. Gladstone viii
visit Naples in January, and remain there a
short time He has definitely abandoned any
intention he may have had t. Wait Ireland